Conservation in the time of COVID-19
It’s been 128 days since our team felt the ebb and flow of the Philippine seas, the taste of saltwater in our snorkels and the occasional stinger on our cheek. As individuals deeply connected to the sea, it’s been tough being “dry docked” but it’s also been an important time for us as an organisation…
Read MoreEcology: Sharks under threat from fisheries
A new study published in Nature, International Journal of Science revealed that around one quarter of the habitats of oceanic sharks fall within active fishing zones, which may threaten these iconic ocean predators. The study spearheaded by David Sims and colleagues, brought together 1500+ satellite tracks globally from 150 scientists, including LAMAVE, and demonstrates an urgent need for conservation efforts to protect pelagic sharks, which reported to be in decline.
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